Individuals can become addicted to alcohol or drugs despite a handicap or unique physical problem. This sometimes makes individuals significantly more susceptible to getting involved in substance abuse, because of the various issues that may pop up in the individual's life. This is the case for persons in the deaf and hearing impaired community also, and treatment for substance abuse disorders is sometimes needed. Deaf or hearing impaired individuals will require ASL or other assistance as part of their treatment program, and there are drug and alcohol treatment centers available throughout the Plymouth area which cater to these special needs. Professional treatment counselors who know ASL and can offer other necessary help to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily accessible in several drug rehab programs around Plymouth and around the nation.